‘Coaching is a partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximise their personal and professional potential’International Coach Federation

'A collaborative solution focused, results orientated and systematic process in which the coach facilitates the enhancement of work performance, life experience, self directed learning and personal growth of the coachee’ Association of Coaching

'.. it includes recognising the client’s readiness to undertake a particular task, in terms of both their will and skill. Overall the coach is aiming for the client to help themselves. And it is dynamic interaction – it does not rely on a one way flow of telling or instruction.’ Max Landberg, Author ‘The Tao of Coaching

'There is always an inner game being played in the mind, no matter what outer game you are playing. How aware you are of your game can make all the difference between success and failure in the outer game’ Tim Gallwey, Author ‘Inner Game of Tennis’

Types of Coaching

Life / Personal Coaching

Business Coaching (incl Manager as coach)

Executive Coaching / Mentoring

Performance Coaching

Sports Coaching

Career Coaching

Core Competencies of Coaching

Setting the Foundation

Meeting ethical guidelines and professional standards

Establishing the coaching agreement

Standard and Ethics

TRUST – Competence and Integrity

RESPECT for the client

HONESTY

PROFESSIONAL RESPECT

CONFIDENTIALITY (Conflict of Interest)

FEEDBACK & PROGRESS

AGREEMENT – Fees/ logistics/ cancellations etc

Coaching Practicalities to consider:

Form of Coaching – telephone/ face to face

Frequency / Packages

Fees / Cancellations / Lateness

Environment / Professional Image

Professional Support Materials – book / handouts etc

Coaching Agreement

Client Profile – Target market / USP

Co-Creating the Relationship

Establishing Trust and Rapport with the client

Creating a coaching presence

Communicating Effectively

Listening actively

Questioning powerfully

Communicating directly

Facilitating Learning and Results

Creating Awareness

Designing Actions

Planning and Setting Goals

Managing Progress and Accountability

This blog sets up the basic standards for being a good Coach. In the next blog, I will discuss the the hallmarks of what makes a great NLP Coach.